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Degree Overview

Master of Science in Information Systems

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The Master of Science in Information Systems program is a technology-focused degree that teaches you how to manage information and technology in the modern age of information. The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program covers both the knowledge and technical side of the business to help bring organizations into the current age of information.

Whether your background is primarily in business or technology, the Master of Science in Information Systems program prepares you to seek career opportunities in leadership*. The MSIS degree curriculum covers key technology areas like information systems in converged networks, modern software development methodologies, business intelligence, governance, information security, and emerging technologies.

*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.

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Admission Requirements

Admissions criteria for Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

Graduate Admissions - Masters level

Prospective students are required to submit the following:

Completion of application for admission
Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.

Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program

Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of application for admission.
A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.

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Course Requirements

Master of Science in Information Systems: 48 Credits

The program is offered in 11-week quarters at the Tampa campus and, starting in Fall 2025, at the Austin campus. All other campuses operate on 10-week quarters.

Foundation of Business Courses (Choose 1): 4 Credits

LEA5125 Leadership Ethics, Culture, and Politics 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5001 Organizational Behavior and Communication 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5004 Managerial Economics 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5005 Law and Ethics for Managers 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5008 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making 4.0 Credit Hours

Foundation Information Systems and Technology: 12 Credits

MIS5010 Information Technology Infrastructure 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS5020 Information Systems Fundamentals 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS5030 Emerging Technologies 4.0 Credit Hours

Core: 28 Credits

MIS6000 Principles of System Development 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS6010 Project Management 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS6020 Corporate Information Systems Management 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS6210 Decision Support Systems 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS6211 Data Management 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS6230 IT Audit, Control, and Compliance 4.0 Credit Hours

MIS6250 Organizational Information Security 4.0 Credit Hours

Capstone: 4 Credits

MIS6995 Information Systems Capstone 4.0 Credit Hours

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Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Students will communicate effectively in a variety of IS professional contexts.
Students will analyze IS problems through enterprise architecture methodologies
Students will utilize Information Systems (IS) resources (people, processes, technology, and data) to support enterprise strategy
Students will evaluate IS professional decisions and actions based on legal and ethical principles

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Career Outlook

These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:

Computer and Information System Managers
Database Architects
Software Developers
Web and Digital Interface Designers or Managers
Computer and Information Research Scientists

_{*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.}

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